What is The most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
What is The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving.
the fourth Thursday of November
Who are The indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving?
The Native Americans?
True or False
Turkey wasn’t on the menu for the first Thanksgiving?
True
What is the substance called in turkey that is believed to make you sleepy?
Tryptophan
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks
Other than the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, which team has the most Thanksgiving appearances?
Green Bay Packers
36 games played
What is the most popular main course served on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey
What is The day after Thanksgiving as referred to by shoppers?
Black Friday
What is The orange fruit commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving?
A pumpkin
What is The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts?
Mayflower
What is the type of food which was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving?
Pie
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A Turkey
Which NFL team has played nearly double the amount of Thanksgiving games than any other team?
Detroit Lions
82 Games (as of 2021)
What is The red fruit often served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
What is The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
Wishbone
What is The type of meat the native Americans brought to the first Thanksgiving?
Deer Meat
What is The reason the Pilgrims felt they had to leave England?
Religious Persecution
What was the first crop served at Thanksgiving?
Corn
What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
Which 2 teams host Thanksgiving day games every year?
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What is the thanksgiving dish that contains sweet potatoes and marshmallow?
Candied Yams
What is The most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
What is A bird large enough to feed a family which is native to North America?
Turkey
What was The year of the first Thanksgiving? (with in 50 years)
1621
What is the average weight of a turkey that is bought for Thanksgiving? (with in 1 pound)
15 Pounds
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast Food
The year of the first Thanksgiving NFL game which year included the Canton Bulldogs vs the Akron Pros? (Within 5 years)
1920
What is The best way to tell if a cranberry is ripe?
See if it bounces
What is the parade many people watch on Thanksgiving morning?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables?
cornucopia
What is The number of days the first Thanksgiving celebration lasted?
Three days
Where does Thanksgiving rank among America's favorite holidays?
#2
1-4 respectively: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Easter
What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, google.
Thanksgiving football games were not played in the years 1941 to 1944 because of which worldwide event happening during this period of time.
World War II
What is the dish served at thanksgiving that contains breadcrumbs, herbs, fruits, nuts, sausagemeat, and onion.
Stuffing
What do families say before eating Thanksgiving dinner?
Saying Grace
What are the Thanksgiving colors and what do they mean? (4 Colors)
Orange- Pumpkin
Yellow- Corn
Brown- Turkey
Red- Cranberry
What caused about one-half of the Pilgrim population to die off in their first year living in New England.
Sickness and starvation
What is The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak called?
The Wattle
"Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?"
"It had 24 carrots."
What is The only active NFL franchise to have never played on Thanksgiving?
Jacksonville Jaguars
What is the most disliked food at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce.
What is the most popular Thanksgiving Tradition (Not having to do with food)?
Saying what you are grateful for.
What is the flower that symbolizes Thanksgiving?
Sunflower
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, but it wasn't observed as a national holiday until what year? (within 20 years)
1867
This popular "frozen meal" was invented thanks to Thanksgiving.
The TV Dinner
"What did the turkey say to his real estate agent?"
"Turn-key only."
This famous coach and TV announcer would give turkey legs out to the best players on Thanksgiving day games that he would broadcast.
John Madden
What is the number of calories consumed on an average persons plate on thanksgiving dinner. (within 300 calories)
4,500
What is The number of turkeys consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
46 Million (within 5 million)
What is the symbols of thanks?
A Circle
Who was the Native American who helped the pilgrims?
Squanto
What is The speed that turkeys can run when scared? (with in 2 mph)
20mph
"Why did the cranberries turn red?"
"Because they saw the turkey dressing."
Name as many of the 3 active NFL teams who have played on Thanksgiving but never won as you can.
(More points will be awarded if more correct teams are guessed)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)
Cleveland Browns (0-3)
Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)